Tea cafe opens in Albany

If this place looks cozy to you, owner Michelle Marks will be pleased.

It’s The Good Leaf Gourmet Tea Co., which just opened the cafe at 274 Lark Street, between Hudson and Hamilton, in Albany. Seating for 10 and a few outdoor tables make it more conducive to spending time there compared to her first location, At the Warehouse on Learned Street in North Albany.

Says Marks on her shop blog:

“If you’ve been to the warehouse location, you’re familiar with our theme. We’ve taken our global bohemian approach a bit further in our new space and offer an expanded tea menu complete with globally inspired drinks like Tibetan butter tea and South American yerba mate served in the traditional gourd with bombilla.

“We’re also offering some new creations like the mate dew (my take on the energy drink) and my new favorite, the Jasmine ‘Champagne.’

“If you don’t want tea, we’ll brew you a good strong cup of coffee, or mix you up authentic Brooklyn egg cream.”